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Winter-meditations directions how to employ the leisure [sic] of the winter for the glory…Winter-meditations directions how to employ the liesure [sic] of the winter for the glory…
Winter-meditations directions how to employ the leisure [sic] of the winter for the glory of God. : Accompanied with reflections, as well historical, as theological, not only upon the circumstances of the winter, but also, upon the notable works of God, both in, creation, and providence: especially those, which more immediately concern every particular man, in the whole course of his life: and upon the religious works, wherewith every man should acknowledge God, in and from the accidents of the winter. / By Cotton Mather. ; With a preface of the Reverend, Mr. John Higginson.Winter-meditations directions how to employ the liesure [sic] of the winter for the glory of God. : Accompanied with reflections, as well historical, as theological, not only upon the circumstances of the winter, but also, upon the notable works of God, both in, creation, and providence: especially those, which more immediately concern every particular man, in the whole course of his life: and upon the religious works, wherewith every man should acknowledge God, in and from the accidents of the winter. / By Cotton Mather. ; With a preface of the Reverend, Mr. John Higginson.
Boston: printed by Benjamin Harris over-against the Old-Meeting-House, 1693
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Now, Are not here Articles of Commemoration enough to fill the Thoughts of one Winter Day? And yet, that the Music may not be Impaired by our missing of any Note that may belong unto it, annex a TENTH Article to all the Rest. Let That be, upon the Benefits of God, relating to the good Circumstances of the Country, whereof we are Inhabitants. Let the Health, the Growth, the Peace, the Plenty and the Protection of our Country, procure our Acknowledgements unto our God.
Now, Are not here Articles of Commemoration enough to fill the Thoughts of one Winter Day? And yet, that the Musick may not be Impair'd by our missing of any Note that may belong unto it, annex a TENTH Article to all the Rest. Let That be, upon the Benefits of God, relating to the good Circumstances of the Countrey, whereof we are Inhabitants. Let the Health, the Growth, the Peace, the Plenty and the Protection of our Countrey, procure our Acknowledgments unto our God.
And so coming to the Close of a short Winter-Day, spent in such Devotions, as will a little Resemble and Antedate the Heavenly Exercises of our Long Eternity, Let us break off with a few Ingenuous Thoughts upon that Enquiry of a Thankful Soul. What shall I Render to the Lord for all His Benefits? Or, What Special Service is ⟨p. 63⟩there that I may Do for the God, whose Goodness and Mercy has followed me all my Days? Contrive, Resolve, and Execute accordingly. Behold, A Winter-Day well spent.
And so coming to the Close of a short Winter-Day, spent in such Devotions, as will a little Resemble and Antedate the Heavenly Exercises of our Long Eternity, Let us break off with a few Ingenuous Thoughts upon that Enquiry of a Thankful Soul. What shall I Render to the Lord for all His Benefits? Or, What Special Service is ⟨p. 63⟩there that I may Do for the God, whose Goodness and Mercy has followed me all my Dayes? Contrive, Resolve, and Execute accordingly. Behold, A Winter-Day well spent.